| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $163.73 | 8.235% | $177.2132 | $177.21 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.98 | 7.847% | $102.4331 | $102.43 | $102.45 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.85 | 13.504% | $266.5641 | $266.56 | $266.55 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.87 | 13.256% | $87.0599 | $87.06 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.80 | 13.749% | $256.8452 | $256.85 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.78 | 11.433% | $168.0187 | $168.02 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.98 | 12.486% | $89.9663 | $89.97 | $89.95 | $90.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.99 | $1,148.1005 | $1,148.10 | $1,148.05 | $1,148.10 | |